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Competition #: 2024-04-004

Housing & Facilities Manager - Permanent
Department: Housing & Infrastructure
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  April 5, 2024
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Level 10 Step 1 ($117,156.00 annually) 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Reporting to the Director of Housing and Infrastructure, this position is responsible for the management and administrative oversight of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) Housing Rental Program, and the daily operation and maintenance of government facilities.  The position prepares annual work-plans and budget projections for the Director and is responsible for a wide range of administrative, financial, records management and reporting duties relating to the occupancy, care and maintenance of TH housing units and facilities.  The position supervises the repairs and maintenance staff and is responsible for the administration of work orders. The incumbent oversees the assessment of housing units and government facilities and develops and administers an annual preventative maintenance program.  The position also supervises and liaises closely with the Tenant Relations Officer to identify and resolve tenant issues and concerns, as per the TH Rental Housing Policy and the Yukon Residential Landlord Tenant Act.  The position oversees contractors providing property management services, such as janitorial and security service and maintenance contracts, and regularly liaises with the Housing Committee regarding a wide scope of tenant occupancy matters. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Post-Secondary Degree (preferably a Masters) in Business / Office / Operations Management, Planning, Engineering, Construction Trade (red seal level) or another related field of study. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered. 
• Proficient knowledge of property management or physical assets management theory, principles and practices combined with demonstrated work experience related to housing / property management. 
• Experience in human resources management including supervising, mentoring and performance managing staff. 
• Experience with financial management, including budgets and resource management. 
• Experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on programs and services.
• Proficient in utilizing various computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); electronic financial systems and database; Microsoft 365 (OneDrive, Sharepoint); and ability to moderate videoconference / Zoom meetings. 
• Knowledge and experience of appropriate procurement for government needs including estimating, researching pricing, obtaining competitive quotes, open and invitational tendering and making of request for proposals. 
• Working knowledge of CMHC, INAC, Yukon Housing and other Housing programs and services. 

Assets:  

• Experience in general office administration combined with knowledge of practices and procedures associated with working within a First Nation Government (asset). 
• Experience in First Nations housing management or policy development (asset). 
• Experience or knowledge of community safety and civil emergencies preparedness (asset).  
• Knowledge of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and aspirations (asset). 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check (financial-related) with Vulnerable Sector Screening. 
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clear Driver’s Abstract. 
• Standard First Aid certification. 
• TH101 cultural awareness training. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.